thebrazilianzz
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Sorry if it has been posted already, I just found this and thought you guys might like it!
http://art19.com/shows/thewojpod
http://art19.com/shows/thewojpod
Donovan Mitchell on Woj's Podcast
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LoPo
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Yes it’s all him
When asked about recruiting he says "Coach P and Coach Johnson taught me some things" and Woj laughs. Those were the guys who got fired for arranging the payments to players and their families lol.
Magic Spray
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Most interesting part for me is this:
Growing up he was team LeBron all the way when debating LeBron or Kobe. When he got in the league he started really paying attention to Kobe because of his singular focus. And listening to him I can hear a lot of Kobe in there in all the best ways.
HOLY **** THIS IS HAPPENING TO US ISN'T IT?
Growing up he was team LeBron all the way when debating LeBron or Kobe. When he got in the league he started really paying attention to Kobe because of his singular focus. And listening to him I can hear a lot of Kobe in there in all the best ways.
HOLY **** THIS IS HAPPENING TO US ISN'T IT?
thebrazilianzz
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Talking about recruiting, he mentions that he always talks to Chris Paul and Paul George(if I'm not mistaken). Would there be a possibility of Donovan prying Paul George to sign with us and make a championship run?
I'm as far away from cap knowledgeable as you can get, so please be kind, guys! LOL
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He mentioned he would "be making that call" to Paul George. We can get there cap wise if we need too, but it would likely be some sort of sign and trade. You get the meeting then figure the other stuff out. We aren't completely flexible, but could offer likely put together some sort of sign and trade or use some assets to move salary around.
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Says he recruited 4 or 5 guys that signed at Louisville - said July 1st he's making that call to Paul George
As much as I love Donovan, and believe he's a super star, i don't think he has that type of clout just yet tbh. It's worth the call for certain, the chances of it happening IMO are slim. As far as cap space you can make it happen but you pretty much have to let Favs walk, while also renouncing your rights to all the guys like Thabo, Jonas, Ekpe, etc. It would be worth it for sure. If he can get PG to sit down and meet with the Jazz, even if he doesn't sign here it will be worth something, and I even think sitting down with the Jazz helps guys understand it's actually a good spot to be in. If you're looking at it from a strictly basketball standpoint, PG is the perfect fit, the perfect need, and exactly what would put the Jazz from being a borderline contender, to a contender that could knock at Golden States door. Add PG to this team and you're staring down the opportunity of a championship, likelihood of it happening are slim, but we can dream right? And at least we have a guy who's willing to go out there and advocate for the cause. That will mean even more as he gets more time, success, recognition and respect around the league. If you're the Jazz and Donovan, you do what you can to get PG to sit down with you.
You also have to like what Donovan also said about it would be great to add that extra piece, but that he/the team trust sort of "the process" from within as well if it doesn't happen.
I think it's possible. Probably not likely, but possible. And like oneye said, it would be painful but the Jazz could probably make it happen financially.
I know teams have to wait until Jul 1 to avoid tampering, but there's no such rule for individual players, is there?